Meanings
1916 UK, from British rhyming slang, rhyming with years, due to donkey’s ears being long.[1]
How to pronounce "donkey's ears":
AU
A long time, years and years.
A pair of scissor binoculars.
Example Sentences
1
I haven't seen him in donkey's ears.
2
She must have been waiting for donkey's ears to hear back from them.
3
Their friendship goes back in donkey's ears.
4
I haven't been to this place in donkey's ears.
5
He showed up at the party after donkey's ears.
